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DN53 LHH

2003 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

171,916 mi
Last recorded171,916 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 LHH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 171,916 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Sep 2017 171,916 miles

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Sep 2016 160,107 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 160,107 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

registration plate deteriorated both (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 150,326 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 150,326 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 138,506 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 138,506 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 129,280 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 129,280 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 119,104 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 119,104 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 106,819 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 106,819 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 99,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 73,289 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 62,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 58,970 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

slight play at nearside front lower rear ball joint

slight play at nearside front track rod end

Pass 4 Aug 2006 44,005 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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DN53 LHH is a 2003 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2003 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 84,985 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DN53 LHH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 520 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DN53 LHH registered?

DN53 LHH is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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